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    Grand Court Lakes

    280 Sierra Drive, Miami, FL, 33179
    4.3 · 3 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    4.0

    Friendly staff, nice facility, limited

    I’m generally pleased — the staff are very friendly and family‑oriented, the facility and my room are nice, the food is good, and rehab referrals were positive. Accessibility is limited (apartment doors/setup aren’t good for someone who can’t open/close doors), care beyond meds is minimal, it’s expensive, and my room has a fridge but no microwave or stove; activities are light (bingo). Overall I’m pretty happy and adjusting.

    Pricing

    $1,700+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.33 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.0
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, family-oriented staff
    • Very nice and helpful staff
    • Nice facility and clean rooms
    • Resident is adjusting and generally happy
    • Good food
    • On-site refrigerator in room
    • Positive references to affiliated rehab center
    • Some activities offered (e.g., bingo)

    Cons

    • Care is limited primarily to medication management
    • Expensive / high cost
    • Room lacks microwave and stove (no in-room cooking appliances)
    • Limited activity programming beyond basic options
    • Apartment layout and doors create accessibility concerns for those with limited mobility
    • Not suitable for residents who require hands-on assistance with doors or mobility

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews for Grand Court Lakes is generally positive about the people and the physical environment, but with clear caveats about the scope of care, accessibility, and cost. Multiple reviewers emphasize that staff are friendly, family-oriented, and very nice; these personal interactions appear to be a strong, consistent strength. The facility itself and the individual rooms are described as nice, and at least one resident report indicates someone is adjusting well and is pretty happy. Reviewers also call out good food and make positive references to an associated or recommended rehab center, suggesting reasonable coordination for short-term post-acute needs.

    Care quality: The reviews indicate that clinical care at Grand Court Lakes is limited in scope. Several comments specify that care is essentially focused on medication management rather than broader hands-on assistance. That pattern suggests this community functions more like an assisted living or independent-living environment with limited clinical services, and may not be appropriate for people who need extensive personal care, transfers, or 24/7 nursing. The positive mention of rehab center references is notable — it suggests the community can direct residents to external rehabilitation services and may have good relationships with local rehab providers for post-hospital needs — but it does not replace the in-house care limitations flagged by reviewers.

    Staff and management: Reviews consistently praise staff demeanor and approachability — words like friendly and family-oriented recur. Those impressions appear to be central to the favorable resident experience and contribute to residents adjusting well. There are no direct complaints about staff competence in the summaries provided; rather the main staffing-related limitation is scope (what staff provide) rather than attitude or performance.

    Facilities and accessibility: The physical plant is described positively overall — a nice facility with nice rooms. However, important practical limitations are mentioned. Rooms include a refrigerator but lack a microwave or stove, which affects residents who expect to prepare simple meals in-room. More critically, the apartment layout and door hardware/setup create accessibility concerns: reviewers specifically note the setup is not suitable for someone who cannot open or close doors. That indicates a potential barrier for residents with significant mobility or dexterity limitations and suggests the property may not be well adapted for wheelchair users or those requiring mechanical door assistance. Prospective residents with mobility impairments should evaluate door operation, threshold heights, and in-room accessibility during a tour.

    Dining and activities: Food is reported positively, which is a clear plus. Activity options appear to exist but are limited in scope: bingo is specifically mentioned, but reviewers imply that programming beyond basic activities may be sparse. For someone seeking an active, varied social calendar, the available activities as described may be insufficient; for someone who values calm, basic programming and socialization, the existing offerings may be adequate.

    Cost and suitability: The price point is called out as expensive. Taken together with the limited scope of care, the cost raises questions about value for people who require higher levels of assistance. Reviewers signal the community may suit residents who are relatively independent but appreciate friendly staff, a pleasant facility, and basic support (medication management). It is less appropriate for people who need hands-on care, extensive accessibility accommodations, or in-room cooking capabilities.

    Patterns and recommendations: The dominant themes are strong interpersonal staff strengths and a pleasant facility, paired with pragmatic limitations around care level, accessibility, and cost. Prospective residents and families should clarify before committing whether Grand Court Lakes provides the specific level of clinical or personal-care support needed, verify in-room appliance availability if having a microwave/stove is important, and inspect apartment doors and pathways for ease of use if mobility limitations exist. Ask about partnerships with rehab providers if short-term rehabilitation is a consideration, and request a detailed breakdown of costs to weigh expense against the actual services provided. Overall, Grand Court Lakes appears to be a welcoming community with good staff and a comfortable environment for fairly independent seniors, but it may not be the right fit for those needing substantial hands-on assistance or extensive in-room amenities.

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    About Grand Court Lakes

    Grand Court Lakes sits in North Miami Beach and offers a relaxed, friendly community with lush landscaping and a nice lake view, and folks here can get help no matter what sort of care they need, whether that's independent living, assisted living, memory care, or nursing home services, all under one roof, which they call a continuing care retirement community, where staff is around 24 hours a day for emergencies, and meals are provided, including kosher options, so residents don't have to cook if they don't want to, and they even help with things like diabetes management, memory care with secure areas for folks likely to wander, and care for those with major behavior needs or people at risk of leaving the grounds unexpectedly, and even bowel and bladder incontinence is something they can handle. There's help for folks who need a little boost moving from the bed to a chair, and the place was especially designed for people with Alzheimer's and dementia, so the spaces feel safe and secure for everyone, with amenities like a swimming pool or hot tub, and apartments that have air conditioning, heating, handrails, kitchens with oven ranges and refrigerators, and even balconies, and they've got elevators, a fitness center, game room, cabana, and common spaces like a bright lobby for folks to gather, plus activities that run from exercise and games like bingo to outings, lectures, and religious or devotional services right onsite, and you'll often find a beautician there too, offering haircuts and other services. Residents who drive can use parking, and there's also transportation for those who want to catch a ride or get to the busline, plus they allow outdoor smoking for those who wish to, and the community really tries to keep everyone active and connected, offering spaces where people can meet, talk, and enjoy the beautiful grounds, with safety and aging in place taken seriously, and for anyone who wants to see inside, the community keeps photos of their rooms and common areas, showing living spaces that are geared for comfort, ease, and daily living without any fuss.

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